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4001164 4001164 Instruction Manual for Slicers Models RTBS9, RTBS10, RTS10, RTS12 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE This manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment.
---Attention Owners and Operators--- ESSEDUE’s equipment is designed to provide safe and productive processing of food products as long as the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual and is properly maintained. Importantly, unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised, there is a possibility of serious injury. Owners of this equipment bear the responsibility to make certain that this equipment is used properly and safely, strictly following all the instructions contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal law.
---Slicer Safety Tips--- TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • NEVER touch this slicer without training and authorization from your supervisor or if you are under 18 years old. Read this instruction manual first. • ONLY install the slicer on a level nonskid surface that is nonflammable and is located in a clean, well-lighted work area away from children and visitors.
---Installation--- UNPACKING 1. Unpack the slicer immediately after receipt. If the machine is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery. Immediately contact your source of the equipment. You have no recourse to damage after fifteen (15) days.
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---Installation--- THIS MACHINE IS PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. THE OUTLET TO WHICH THIS PLUG IS CONNECTED MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD OR USE ANY ADAPTER PLUG (See Fig.
---Operating Instructions--- TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • NEVER touch this slicer without training and authorization from your supervisor or if you are under 18 years old. Read this instruction manual first. • NEVER operate the slicer without the knife cover securely installed. Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts. •...
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If a product needs to be adjusted during slicing, ALWAYS pull the end weight all the way towards you, turn the slicer off and close the slicer table prior to adjusting the product and the end weight. 6. After the last slice stroke, pull the food chute all the way towards you. Turn the slicer off and turn the Index knob dial clockwise until it stops to close the slicer table.
---Cleaning & Sanitizing--- TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SLICER OPERATOR AND CUSTOMERS: • BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, always turn slicer off, turn the index knob dial clockwise until it stops, remove food chute, and unplug power cord. •...
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DISASSEMBLY for CLEANING & SANITIZING 1. Turn the slicer off, turn the index knob dial clockwise until it stops so the table covers the knife’s edge, and unplug the power cord. Remove all of the slicer’s removable parts. Clean, scrub and sanitize all parts. 2.
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9. Use clean fresh warm water and clean cloth to wipe down the entire slicer to remove detergent. 10. Spray both sides of the knife, slicer table and the entire slicer base with a non-bleach, non-chlorine sanitizer following the instructions on your quaternary sanitizer container to ensure proper sanitation is achieved. An important step to kill bacteria is to allow the parts to air dry before reassembly! REASSEMBLE &...
---Reassemble & Inspection--- 4. Reassemble and reinstall the food chute. Place the food shoot upside-down on a flat surface. Reconnect the support arm to the food chute. Line up the support arm on the food chute and thread the screw pin through all four braces. With the arm pivoted, tighten the screw pin using the screw grip until it is hand-tight and securely in place.
---Knife Sharpening--- TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • NEVER touch rotating knife. • ALWAYS keep hands clear of all moving parts. • ALWAYS turn the slicer off, turn the index knob dial clockwise until it stops and remove the food chute before sharpening.
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---Knife Sharpening--- SHARPENING THE KNIFE - (Regular Procedure) 1. Start the slicer. 2. Push the sharpening stone button #2 (See Fig. 12) so the sharpening stone make contact with the knife. Maintain pressure on the buttons for 3 or 4 seconds. If necessity arise, repeat the process up to 3 times. 3.
---Simple Maintenance and Repair--- TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • ALWAYS turn off slicer and unplug slicer before servicing. • NEVER touch this slicer without training and authorization from your supervisor. • ALWAYS keep hands clear of rotating knife and moving parts. •...
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---Simple Maintenance and Repair--- DO NOT USE VEGETABLE OIL TO LUBRICATE SLICER. VEGETABLE OIL WILL DAMAGE THE SLICER! Sharpener Shafts It is necessary to lubricate the sharpener shafts with oil weekly. 1. Loosen the sharpener release knob and pull the sharpener up to remove it (See Fig. 15). 2.
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Slicer will not start Slicer not plugged in Plug in slicer Switch off Turn switch on Ragged cuts-poor yield Dull knife Sharpen knife-make sure knife and stones are clean Chipped knife Sharpen or have new knife installed Knife-slicer table gap too Call for service to adjust slicer table wide...
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